Have down as Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
HAV DOUN AZ or HAV DOUN EZ
hæv/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈæs
hav-DAUN-AS
Definition
To believe or assume someone is a certain type of person or has a certain quality, often based on what you know or have heard.
Usage & Nuances
This is informal and often used to talk about perceptions or stereotypes. Typical structure: 'I had you down as...' It's not literal; it expresses mistaken or assumed belief. Often shows surprise when expectations are wrong.
Spanish: considerar como - tener por (alguien)Portuguese (BR): achar que (alguém) é - ter comoPortuguese (PT): achar que (alguém) é - ter comoChinese (Simplified): 认为（某人/某事）是 - 把...当作Chinese (Traditional): 認為（某人／某事）是 - 把...當作Hindi: (किसी को) समझना/माननाArabic: يعتبر (شخصًا) بأنه...Bengali: ভেবে নেওয়া (কাউকে কোনোভাবে)Russian: считать (кем-либо/чем-либо)Japanese: （人を）〜だと思っていたVietnamese: cho là - tưởng làKorean: (누군가를) ~로 생각하다Turkish: ~ olarak görmek - ~ sanmakUrdu: سمجھنا (کسی کو کسی طور)Indonesian: mengira (seseorang sebagai)
Example Sentences
I had you down as a coffee drinker, not tea.
basic
We all had him down as very quiet before we met him.
basic
People had her down as shy, but she’s very outgoing.
basic
Honestly, I had you down as someone who would hate hiking!
natural
They always had me down as a math nerd in school.
natural
You surprised me — I had you down as more of a city person.
natural